RG5 3PX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3PX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG5.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG5 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PX.
The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG5 3PX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EAST READING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG5 3PX postcode have the street address of Drovers Way
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the RG5 3PX postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG5 3PX is within the town of Woodley.
The RG5 3PX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG5 3PX are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are unknown. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in RG5 3PX are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the RG5 3PX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG5 3PX
The telephone area code for RG5 3PX is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG5 3PX
| Latitude | 51.4417103976 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.903542139662 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG5 3PX
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How far is the RG5 3PX Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG5 3PX postcode is 33.80 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 37.54 miles. Taking the following route.
Coppice Road (0.02 miles), A329 (0.14 miles), A3290 (0.33 miles), A329(M) (1.48 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG5 3PX
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 87.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 90.00% | NNE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 92.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 93.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG5 3PX Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG5 3PX
| Average Mbps | 109.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 159.020 |
RG5 3PX has an average download speed of 109.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
724 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
73% of postcodes (866,868) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (317,049) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG5 3PX
| Average Mbps | 21.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.960 |
RG5 3PX has an average upload speed of 21.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
95% of postcodes (1,129,132) have slower upload speeds.
5% of postcodes (54,429) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG5 3PX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hawkedon Primary School
Address: Hawkedon Primary School, Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01189667444
Wheatfield Primary School
Address: Wheatfield Primary School, Woodward Close, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5UU
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01189896950
Winnersh Primary School
Address: Winnersh Primary School, Greenwood Grove, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5LH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01189782590
Woodley CofE Primary School
Address: Woodley CofE Primary School, Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01189693246
Willow Bank Junior School
Address: Willow Bank Junior School, Duffield Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RW
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01189691556
Willow Bank Infant School
Address: Willow Bank Infant School, Duffield Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RW
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01189695452
Rivermead Primary School
Address: Rivermead Primary School, Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4BS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
South Lake Primary School
Address: South Lake Primary School, Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3NA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01189691672
Bearwood Primary School
Address: Bearwood Primary School, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01189784628
Beechwood Primary School
Address: Beechwood Primary School, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4JJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Address: St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Western Avenue, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 3BH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189693893
Highwood Primary School
Address: Highwood Primary School, Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3JE
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01189265493
Loddon Primary School
Address: Loddon Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01189261449
Aldryngton Primary School
Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01189265843
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01189261657
Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01189375411
England Secondary Schools
Waingels
Address: Waingels, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01189690336
The Forest School
Address: The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NE
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189781626
The Bulmershe School
Address: The Bulmershe School, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01189353353
Maiden Erlegh School
Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189262467
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG5 3PX
GIPSY LANE ADVANCED DENTAL CARE
Address: 5A GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HF
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
THE HAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 STATION ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7DY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
WOODLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 155 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JP
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
THE EVERGREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 448 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HX
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
J CROSTHWAITE'S DENTAL SURGERY
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 281 LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 4BE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG5 3PX
BOOTS
Address: 89-95 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JP
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 695253
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 15 MAIDEN LANE CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 3HD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9351848
BOOTS
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7NZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9262146
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 LODDON VALE CENTRE, HURRICANE WAY, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 4UX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9441036
THE READING PHARMACY
Address: 105 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG6 1LH
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 262034
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG5 3PX
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (WOODLEY)
Address: 124 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JP
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WOODLEY, READING)
Address: 176 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
READING EXTRA
Address: NAPIER ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 8DF
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG5 3PX
DR. BROCK
Address: WOODLEY PARK SURGERY, 7 HEADLEY ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 4EJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9351653
BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BROOKSIDE SURGERY, BROOKSIDE CLOSE, GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669333
BROOKSIDE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BROOKSIDE CLOSE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
WOODLEY PRACTICE
Address: WOODLEY CENTRE SURGERY, 6 HEADLEY ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 4JA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9697307
WOODLEY CENTRE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WOODLEY CENTRE SURGERY, 6 HEADLEY ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, RG5 4JA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
LODDON VALE PRACTICE
Address: HURRICANE WAY, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 4UX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9690160
Transport Links near RG5 3PX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG5 3PX
- Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 1.26 milesDriving Time: 2.59 minutes - Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 1.30 milesDriving Time: 2.40 minutes - Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LUDistance: 1.76 milesDriving Time: 3.11 minutes - Twyford
Twyford station, Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NADistance: 4.25 milesDriving Time: 8.34 minutes - Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 5.60 milesDriving Time: 9.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG5 3PX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG5 3PX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG5 3PX Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 6 |
| Band C | 1 |
What Addresses are in the RG5 3PX Postcode?
Addresses for Drovers Way, Woodley, Reading, which have the RG5 3PX Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG5 3PX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Rodda |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the RG5 3PX Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wokingham Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wokingham at the following link Wokingham.How much is the Council Tax?
Wokingham Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wokingham charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG5 3PX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wokingham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Wokingham Borough CouncilPostcodes near the RG5 3PX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG5 3PX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JW | 1.13 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JP | 1.22 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, King Street Lane, Winnersh, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5AR | 2.38 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, London Road, Reading, RG6 1LA | 2.78 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Aldi |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 2.78 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG5 3PX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 3.15 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Reading Station Concourse |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 3.20 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 3.42 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Reading Gateway |
| Carnival Field Leisure Park, Wokingham, RG40 2AT | 3.69 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to Carnival Field Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.85 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 2.64 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 3.00 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 3.21 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 2.05 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.80 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 3.56 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 4.95 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 5.75 miles | Directions from RG5 3PX to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |